The defendant, Melvin C. Shipp, was found guilty of larceny and burglary in a jury trial. The court entered judgment on the verdict and sentenced the defendant to the penitentiary for a period of 15 years to life.
This appeal, originally filed with the Supreme Court and transferred to this court, raises but one question, that is, whether or not the introduction...
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